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KY16 ZFT

2016 Land Rover Defender

Black Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,657 mi
Last recorded69,657 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Land Rover Defender23,481 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY16 ZFT
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 69,657 miles

exhaust center silenser fittings heavily corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 64,345 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 58,329 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 58,312 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 56,819 miles

Offside hole in sidestep by bracket

Fail 6 Mar 2023 56,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front mud flap insecure

Offside hole in sidestep by bracket

Pass 23 Mar 2022 54,930 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 54,930 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 44,874 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 44,874 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended No fitted/ missing (4.10 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Running lamp not working

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Non obligatory mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 37,302 miles

Nearside Front Driving lamp not working {one of a pair}

Tow socket not fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2020 37,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Tow socket not fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Driving lamp not working {one of a pair}

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 28,515 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nsf hub swivel seal leaking

Fail 5 Feb 2019 28,511 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

nsf hub swivel seal leaking

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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KY16 ZFT is a 2016 Land Rover Defender in Black with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2016 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 23,481 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY16 ZFT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 10 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was KY16 ZFT registered?

KY16 ZFT is a 2016 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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